UC Professor Juliet Gerrard honoured by NZ Royal Society

The
University of Canterbury’s Professor Juliet Gerrard has
been made a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand.

UC
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Ian Town said the University was
delighted to congratulate Professor Gerrard on the
recognition by her peers.

``By any measure she is an
outstanding scientist and leader in her field. Her recent
work in establishing a joint research team with colleagues
from Industrial Research Limited exemplifies the
University’s commitment to collaborate with Crown Research
Institutes,’’ Professor Town said today.

Professor
Gerrard said she was thrilled to be honoured by the society.
The Royal Society of NZ has 382 Fellows and 58 Honorary
Fellows. Fellows are involved in providing expert advice,
promoting best and innovative research practice and
disseminating information on the sciences and
humanities.

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